Newly discovered toxic chemicals at the site make the state-run project more complicated, and some residents don’t think the environmental oversight goes far enough to keep them safe.
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Alaska House of Representatives passes cruise ship resolution, with last hurdle before heading to Congress
It’s an incremental step in the solution to a complicated issue, but it shows the state legislature supports communities that are hurting without cruise tourism this summer.
Alaska’s billion-dollar cruise season in the balance as CDC resists industry pressure to lift restrictions
The federal government held its ground on Wednesday against calls to roll back restrictions on cruise ship sailings.
One small cruise line’s vaccine requirement means passengers can visit Southeast Alaska businesses
It’s a complete turnaround from the company’s policy just a month ago when UnCruise Adventures planned to keep passengers in a bubble away from Alaska communities.
Federal COVID-19 relief dollars are coming to Alaska’s economy. Here’s where the money is going.
Money from the American Rescue Plan will come to Alaskans directly and indirectly.
More babies are being born too early in Alaska, health department says
It’s hard to nail down one cause of preterm birth or why numbers are going up, but it can be an indicator of other health problems in play.